New PossibilOTs

About New PossibilOTs

The NewPossibilOTs Podcast is hosted by Paediatric Occupational Therapists, Mahek and Larissa. This podcast is dedicated to sharing evidence-based clinical conversations with fellow Occupational Therapists, other health clinicians, and parents, with the ultimate goal of supporting the people who support children to upskill, reflect and be inspired. Each episode of NewPossibilOTs delves into various topics related to paediatric occupational therapy. We hope to share their experiences engaging in enlightening discussions which highlight common challenges and reflect upon possible solutions to advocate for and support our profession. Whether you are a seasoned Occupational Therapist, an Occupational Therapy Student, a healthcare professional interested in Paediatric development, or a parent seeking expert advice, NewPossibilOTs aims to connect and inspire its audience to promote the best support for children.

Publisher

Mahek Bansal & Larissa Ferrari

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jul 2023

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Episode 33: Working as an occupational therapist overseas – with Sylvia

   Host Mahek interviews Sylvia, Manager of Therapy Services, who shares her experiences working as a pediatric occupational therapist in Rome, discussing cultural differences, healthcare systems, and professional growth in international OT landscapes.

2. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Episode 32: Collaboration in care: unlocking the power of multidisciplinary teamwork

   Heidi Cornwell, speech pathologist, joins Mahek, host of New PossibilOTs, to examine multidisciplinary teamwork, focusing on communication and supporting families, in this interview.

3. 

   29 May 2025

   Episode 31: Navigating Parent Journeys: An OT's Guide to Support, with Nicki Powell

   Host Mahek interviews Nicki Powell, a parent and disability advocate, about supporting families after a diagnosis, emphasizing trust-building and realistic goal-setting for occupational therapists.

Who has been a guest on New PossibilOTs

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sylvia
• Heidi Cornwell
• Nicki Powell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.8 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

Contact New PossibilOTs

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.